Hurricane Lala weakens to a tropical storm, but flooding persists in Hawaii
The devastating hurricane grazes the Big Island in Hawaii in the US, but avoids making landfall.
World
aljazeera.com
16.08.2026
Iran's parliament has approved a bill banning citizens from giving interviews to US and Israeli media
Azerbaijan
apa.az
16.08.2026
‘Absolutely manic’: hot weather puts unprecedented pressure on Greater Manchester police
Force has seen busiest month in its history, with heatwaves putting added strain on criminal justice systemOn England’s hottest day of the year so far, Ashton-under-Lyne in Greater Manchester was thro
World
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
"Axios": Trump secretly contacted SEPAH leadership through Barzani
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, through the head of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Nechirvan Barzani, secretly contacted the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRG
Azerbaijan
report.az
16.08.2026
Corgis race, bark and dress up at quirky competition in Vilnius
Around 150 corgis from nine countries gathered in Vilnius for a day of races, agility challenges and costume contests, with US-owned corgi “GG” taking the 2026 title.
World
euronews.com
16.08.2026
Taliban mark five-year anniversary of regaining power in Afghanistan
Hundreds of supporters gathered outside the former US embassy, with flowers thrown down from military helicopters. Critics of the Taliban, however, fear worsening human rights abuses.
World
euronews.com
16.08.2026
US law to investigate foodborne illness outbreaks has been delayed for 15 years
Law was set to go into effect in January, months before cyclosporiasis outbreak, but now is set for 2028Congress passed a law to help federal agencies investigate outbreaks of foodborne illness – a re
World
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Walmart and Target are about to reveal the health of the U.S. consumer
Earnings reports from the two major retailers will show how shoppers are holding up in an era of persistent inflation.
Finance
marketwatch.com
16.08.2026
Why has Israel escalated attacks in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire?
At least 11 people killed in one day of Israeli attacks despite truce extension brokered by US in June.
World
aljazeera.com
16.08.2026
Angels in America review – Tony Kushner’s five-hour fever dream predicts and reflects the US at 250
King’s theatre, EdinburghPeople, ideas and scenes wash over each other in Ivo van Hove’s masterly staging at the Edinburgh international festivalCould Tony Kushner’s sprawling fever-dream of a play no
Culture
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Information about the "invisible" plane, which the United States kept secret for 14 years, was released
Azerbaijan
apa.az
16.08.2026
The weather will be windy on Absheron beaches tomorrow
Azerbaijan
apa.az
16.08.2026
The U.S. Military Wants A.I. Dominance. Feuds and China May Thwart It.
The administration is veering wildly in its response to the national security implications of A.I. as China, America’s main technological and military rival, charges ahead.
Politics
nytimes.com
16.08.2026
University spinout to launch water quality app for UK and US waters
Molendotech will collate data from daily tests that detect E coli and other bacteria amid reports of swimmers falling illA UK university spinout behind a rapid bacterial water testing kit is planning
World
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Douglass breaks 50m freestyle swimming world record, Ledecky loses 800m
US swim superstar Katie Ledecky was upstaged by Lani Pallister, while Kate Douglass made history twice in 50m freestyle.
World
aljazeera.com
16.08.2026
The Fair Hill Five: horse racing’s bizarre transatlantic betting coup – explained
Four horses with little record of success suddenly won in the US. A seemingly coordinated betting operation across London did too – and now racing authorities want answersTo understand why horse racin
Sport
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Why Bitcoin is Falling Despite US Stocks Hitting Record Highs
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
16.08.2026
German companies cut US investment to three-year low, data show
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
16.08.2026
Australia’s Lani Pallister topples 800m freestyle queen Katie Ledecky at Pan Pacs
Pallister sets new championship record with time of 8:06.10Result ends Ledecky’s streak of 13 international 800m gold medals Australia’s Lani Pallister dealt US great Katie Ledecky her first 800m free
Sport
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Most US voters say they are worse off under Trump — FT poll
Democrats lead Republicans on economy just months ahead of midterm elections
Finance
ft.com
16.08.2026